And now, back after a two week absence, it's
the friday five!!!
For the week ending September 19, 2003
1. Who is your favorite singer/musician? Why?
I have so many favorites for so many different reasons, but I would have to pick Ed Roland from Collective Soul. Why I like him-- I think mainly because he is an incredible songwriter who puts a lot of himself and his emotions into his work. His work is not overtly political or preachy, yet it makes its point time and time again.
2. What one singer/musician can you not stand? Why?
Fred Durst. I think he's an arrogant prick. Ditto for Eminem.
3. If your favorite singer wasn't in the music business, do you think you would still like him/her as a person?
I think I would like Ed Roland as a person because unlike most "rock stars", he's actually down to earth and as real as it gets.
4. Have you been to any concerts? If yes, who put on the best show?The last concert I attended was to see Alan Jackson at the Tweeter Center in Boston, in June 2002. There were three opening acts, and all of them were great, but Alan was by far the best of the bunch. A consummate performer.
5. What are your thoughts on downloading free music online vs. purchasing albums? Do you feel the RIAA is right in its pursuit to stop people from dowloading free music?
I have purchased so many albums/CDs for just one song it's not funny. While I'd like to see free downloading of songs, it's really up to the artist to decide if they want to distribute their music this way. I can understand why bands like Metallica get upset that their music is being downloaded and they are not getting the compensation they deserve. They don't record music so that some kid in L.A. can get it for free by downloading off the net. The music business is just that, a business. The RIAA is trying to protect the artists from those few who get their music for free from the internet, only to resell it to someone else.
When Napster went belly-up, I quit downloading songs. It wasn't worth it and the files just take up space on my hard drive.
For the week ending September 19, 2003
1. Who is your favorite singer/musician? Why?
I have so many favorites for so many different reasons, but I would have to pick Ed Roland from Collective Soul. Why I like him-- I think mainly because he is an incredible songwriter who puts a lot of himself and his emotions into his work. His work is not overtly political or preachy, yet it makes its point time and time again.
2. What one singer/musician can you not stand? Why?
Fred Durst. I think he's an arrogant prick. Ditto for Eminem.
3. If your favorite singer wasn't in the music business, do you think you would still like him/her as a person?
I think I would like Ed Roland as a person because unlike most "rock stars", he's actually down to earth and as real as it gets.
4. Have you been to any concerts? If yes, who put on the best show?The last concert I attended was to see Alan Jackson at the Tweeter Center in Boston, in June 2002. There were three opening acts, and all of them were great, but Alan was by far the best of the bunch. A consummate performer.
5. What are your thoughts on downloading free music online vs. purchasing albums? Do you feel the RIAA is right in its pursuit to stop people from dowloading free music?
I have purchased so many albums/CDs for just one song it's not funny. While I'd like to see free downloading of songs, it's really up to the artist to decide if they want to distribute their music this way. I can understand why bands like Metallica get upset that their music is being downloaded and they are not getting the compensation they deserve. They don't record music so that some kid in L.A. can get it for free by downloading off the net. The music business is just that, a business. The RIAA is trying to protect the artists from those few who get their music for free from the internet, only to resell it to someone else.
When Napster went belly-up, I quit downloading songs. It wasn't worth it and the files just take up space on my hard drive.
My name is Stef, and I approve this post. Posted @ 12:03 AM
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